PRESS RELEASE
ROCK HILL NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION 2003 BANQUET
CONTACT:JOHN E. ROBBINS
TELEPHONE: (803) 323-4812 (O) or 329-1954 (H)
WHO:ROCK HILL NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION CHAPTER
WHAT:ANNUAL FUND RAISING AND MEMBERSHIP BANQUET
WHEN:THURSDAY, MARCH 27 AT 6:00 PM
WHERE:BAXTER HOOD CENTER, YORK TECHNICAL COLLEGE, 425 S. ANDERSON ROAD, ROCK HILL, SC
WHY:The Rock Hill Chapter's Annual Banquet is a fund-raising event for area hunting and conservation enthusiasts interested in the education, preservation, and recreation efforts of the National Wild Turkey Federation.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
6:00 PM - Opening Ceremony and Silent Auction
7:30 PM - Dinner (Silent Auction Continues)
8:15 PM - Silent Auction Ends
8:45 PM - Verbal Auction and Raffle
TICKET PRICES:Adult $45.00 (Regular Membership)
Couple $75.00 (Regular Membership)
Youth (at the Banquet)$10.00 (Includes "Jake" Membership)
Sponsor Member $250.00 (Includes Sponsor Package & Sponsor Event)
Prices Include All Food, Beverages, and Door Prize Drawings. Food Catered by Shealy’s Bar-B-Que.
DOOR PRIZES: ONE GUN FOR EVERY 25 BANQUET MEMBERSHIP TICKETS SOLD
This year's event will feature some of the finest limited edition prints by nationally recognized conservation artists such as Melissa Ball, Kathy Dickson, Sharon Anderson, David Barnhouse, Mark Anderson, Marian Anderson, Jack Paluh, and Terry Redlin. Other featured collectibles will include Hand Carved Feathers, Framed NWTF Stamp-Prints, NWTF Commemorative Knives, NWTF Afghans, Wildlife Sculptures, and the NWTF "Gun of the Year" (a 30th Anniversary Winchester 94-10 lever-action .410 shotgun), a Jakes “Gun of the Year” (a Henry lever action .22), plus other collectibles and hunting and fishing trips.
FOR TICKETS : Call John E. Robbins - 329-1954, Jon Lindsey – 328-3017, Jamie Bowman – 366-2010, or Allen Shore – 366-7126. Tickets can also be purchased at Nichol’s Store or Carolina Sportsman.
THE NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION
What The Federation Is:
The National Wild Turkey Federation is a national, non profit, educational conservation organization comprised of state and local affiliates working for the restoration and wise management of the American Wild Turkey and other valuable natural resources. These dedicated groups are combined into one strong , enlightened organization for the purpose of improving the quality of the environment and conserving wildlife. The Federation was organized in 1973 by persons who wanted to lead the way in managing and restoring, rather than exploiting, the wild turkey and other wildlife resources. NWTF Headquarters is located in Edgefield, SC.
What The Federation Does:
The National Wild Turkey Federation supports scientific wildlife management on public, private, and corporate lands. lt also supports traditional American sport hunting and every citizen's right to enjoy clean air and water and an aesthetically pleasing outdoor environment.
Since it's inception in 1973, the NWTF has been the primary force in the re-establishment of the American Wild Turkey as the leading game bird in the United States. Prior to the 1950's, the Wild Turkey population had dwindled to less than 500,000 in its native range of 35 states. Today, through the NWTF's efforts, the Wild Turkey population is over 5,000,000, and wild turkeys inhabit every state except Alaska.
The NWTF publishes Turkey Call magazine bimonthly (6 issues a year) and The Caller newsletter (4 issues a year). Both are mailed to every member. The contents include statebystate information on wild turkey management; feature articles on turkey calling and hunting; interviews; news from national headquarters, state chapters and the NWTF fundraising banquet program; letters to the editor, and editorial statements on timely subjects.
For more information contact:National Wild Turkey Federation Headquarters
Wild Turkey Center
P. O. Box 530, Edgefield, SC 29824
1-800-THE NWTF for Membership Information or